Kitchen Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Program Operations is responsible for the daily oversight of the kitchen and food services including training, scheduling, and monitoring for regulatory requirements.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Conduct daily observations of the kitchen operations to ensure compliance with the Department of Health regulations for food services. Ensure that all residential aides and/or shift supervisors assisting with food services are appropriately dressed using hairnets, gloves, and wearing their uniforms. Ensure that all staff serving food have a food handler’s permit within the designated time of hire (30-days). Ensure that all refrigerator thermometers are checked daily, and the temperature logged in the logbook. Ensure that all food deliveries are correct, stored immediately and appropriately. Ensure that those clients granted accommodation for special diets, food is ordered and set aside to accommodate the special diet. Ensure that all clients sign for and receive their meals on a daily basis, three times per day. Report any incidents or lack of compliance to the DPO and the Program Director immediately including (staff hurt in the kitchen, issues with clients, missing or lack of inventory). Maintain excellent working relationships with all clients, staff, vendors, etc. Participate in training, workshops and/or educational programs as assigned or indicated. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Program Operations or designee Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or Equivalency with customer service experience in a restaurant and/or in the shelter system Food Handler's Certificate or can be hired with the condition of obtaining within 30 days. CPR/First Aide or can be hired with the condition of obtaining within 30 days. Ability to work a flexible schedule and work shifts associated with a department that operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to speak/write the English language

JOB SETTING:

Must possess sight, hearing and digital senses or use prosthesis that will enable the essential functions of the job to be completed. NOTE: This description reflects management’s assignment of the essential functions. It does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Tasks are subject to change at any time due to any reasonable but necessary condition #J-18808-Ljbffr Vocational Instruction Project